synovial fluid en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A transparent, viscous, non-Newtonian lubricating fluid which is found in the cavities of synovial joints or bursae and secreted by the synovial membrane; its main purpose is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| synovial fluids | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| synovia | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
pl maź stawowa (Translations) · da ledvæske (Translations) · fr synovie (Translations)